Michael Harty (politician) facts for kids
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Michael Harty
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| Chair of the Committee on Health | |
| In office 4 April 2016 – 14 January 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Jerry Buttimer |
| Succeeded by | Seán Crowe |
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| In office February 2016 – February 2020 |
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| Constituency | Clare |
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| Born | 7 April 1955 Limerick, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Royal College of Surgeons |
Michael Harty was born on 7 April 1955. He is an Irish former independent politician. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Clare area from 2016 to 2020. A Teachta Dála is like a member of parliament in Ireland.
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Michael Harty's Career in Politics
Becoming a Politician
Before becoming a politician, Michael Harty worked as a general practitioner (GP). A GP is a doctor who helps people with their everyday health needs. He worked in Kilmihil, a town in County Clare.
When he decided to enter politics, he had a special message. He wanted to help doctors in smaller towns and villages. His campaign was called 'No Doctor No Village'. He wanted to make sure that rural areas would always have doctors.
Serving in the Dáil
In 2016, Michael Harty was elected as a TD. This meant he became a member of the Dáil Éireann, which is the main part of the Irish parliament.
When a new government was being formed in 2016, he voted for Enda Kenny to become the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the leader of the Irish government, similar to a prime minister.
From April 2016 to February 2020, Michael Harty was the Chair of the Committee on Health. This committee works on important health issues for the country.
Leaving Politics
On 13 January 2020, Michael Harty announced that he would not run for election again. He finished his term as a TD in February 2020.
